Escape the crowds on a 3-hour small-group cruise from Maalaea Harbor—snorkel Molokini or Coral Gardens aboard a 42-foot Boston Whaler, enjoy a relaxed crew, and use a $15 Maalaea General Store credit. Ideal for swimmers of all levels, the trip blends comfort with reef-side exploration.
Escape the crowds on a 3-hour small-group cruise from Maalaea Harbor—snorkel Molokini or Coral Gardens aboard a 42-foot Boston Whaler, enjoy a relaxed crew, and use a $15 Maalaea General Store credit. Ideal for swimmers of all levels, the trip blends comfort with reef-side exploration.
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Operated by Hawaii Nautical · Maalaea, Hawaii
The engine hums, then settles, as the 42-foot Boston Whaler eases out of Maalaea Harbor. Salt air pulls at your hair and the harbor gives way to open blue: a short, steady run to reefs where water goes impossibly clear. On deck, six guests spread out across convertible seating—some nursing coffee credits from the Maalaea General Store, others slipping into masks and fins. The boat, Amore, is engineered for comfort and quick access to shoreless places; its bow and cockpit invite lazy conversation while the cabin keeps belongings dry.
easy.
3 hours.
Basic swimming ability required and moderate mobility for boarding and entering the water
The trip is three hours total, including transit to snorkeling sites and time in the water.
Yes; masks, snorkels, and fins are included with the tour.
Yes—infants must sit on an adult's lap; the operator can advise on suitability based on age and swimming ability.
Tours cancel for unsafe weather; full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance or the operator cancels due to conditions.
Yes—winter months often feature migrating humpback whales; the captain will prioritize sightings when season and conditions allow.
Boarding requires navigating docks and a ladder; accessibility is limited—contact the operator ahead to discuss accommodations.
Maalaea was once a key canoe landing and fishing community; the area still preserves early 20th-century structures tied to the Japanese fishing community and Wailuku sugar industry.
Operators enforce small group sizes and follow reef-safe practices; visitors are urged to avoid touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and carry out all trash.
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